Drug Name

Generic Motrin (Ibuprofen)

Drug Uses

Generic Motrin Tablets are used for relief of the signs as well as symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis as well as osteoarthritis. Take this medicine for the relief of mild to moderate pain. Your healthcare professional may write prescription Generic Motrin for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

How to use

Dont exceed 3200 mg total daily dose. Incase you experience gastrointestinal toxicity, take Generic Motrin Tablets with meals or milk.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include naproxen (Aleve), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) as well as several others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, as well as inflammation. Prostaglandins are chemicals that are made by the body as well as are accountable for causing pain, fever as well as inflammation. Ibuprofen blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower levels of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain as well as fever are reduced. The FDA approved ibuprofen in 1974.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Incase it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose as well as resume your usual dosing schedule. Dont double the dose to catch up.

Storage

Keep it at controlled room temperature 20 to 25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F).

Warnings/Precautions

You should not take Generic Motrin incase you possess previously exhibited hypersensitivity to the drug, or possess the syndrome of nasal polyps, angioedema as well as bronchospastic reactivity to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Humorless gastrointestinal toxicity such as bleeding, ulceration, as well as perforation, can occur at any time, with or without warning symptoms.

Likely Side Effects

The most repeated class of adverse reaction you may experience with Generic Motrin Tablets is gastrointestinal. Blurred and/or diminished vision, scotomata, and/or changes in color vision possess as well as been reported.

More Information

• Contact your healthcare professional incase you experience blood in vomit or bloody, not light, or tarry stools. These symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which could be dangerous.
• Incase you experience any of the following humorless side effects, halt using ibuprofen as well as seek health examination attention or contact your healthcare professional immediately:
  • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
  • muscle cramps, numbness, or tingling;
  • ulcers (open sores) in the mouth;
  • rapid weight gain (fluid retention);
  • seizures;
  • decreased hearing or ringing in the ears;
  • yellowing of the skin as well as eyes (jaundice); or
  • abdominal cramping, indigestion, or heartburn.
• Other, less humorless side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take ibuprofen as well as talk to your healthcare professional incase you experience
  • dizziness or headache;
  • nausea, gaseousness, diarrhea, or constipation;
  • depression;
  • fatigue or weakness;
  • moistureless mouth; or
  • irregular menstrual periods.
• Side effects other than those listed here may as well as occur. Talk to your healthcare professional about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.